Arts events in Chicago

Check out happening arts events all around Chicago, IL

The Jamie Lever Show - Chicago

 Fri, 22 Aug at 08:00 pm Yellow Box USD 25 to 75

The Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse, Friko in Chicago

 Sat, 16 Aug at 06:00 pm The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)

Bread in Chicago

 Sat, 16 Aug at 07:00 pm Hungry Brain

The Chainsmokers in Chicago

 Sat, 16 Aug at 07:00 pm Navy Pier

Taste of Black Chicago: Our Flavors. Our Culture. Our Chi

 Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 pm 7655 S Ingleside Ave USD 7 to 100

YUNGBLUD in Chicago

 Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm Riviera Theatre

CHICAGO In Person (IP) Diversity Career Fair 09/04/2025

 Wed, 24 Sep at 11:00 am Courtyard Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile Free

Dua Lipa, Cil in Chicago

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:30 pm United Center

10cc in Chicago

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:30 pm Park West

Atif Aslam in Chicago

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:00 pm Arie Crown Theater

My Chemical Romance, DEVO in Chicago

 Fri, 29 Aug at 07:00 pm Soldier Field

Madison Ryann Ward in Chicago

 Sat, 06 Sep at 08:00 pm The Vic Theatre

Nine Inch Nails in Chicago

 Tue, 19 Aug at 07:30 pm United Center

Wardruna, Chelsea Wolfe in Chicago

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:30 pm The Auditorium

Friday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago!

 Fri, 25 Jul Laugh Factory Free

Barrington Levy, Brandon Rootz in Chicago

 Sun, 14 Sep at 09:00 pm The Promontory

Bonnie Raitt, Jimmie Vaughan in Chicago

 Tue, 09 Sep at 07:30 pm The Chicago Theatre

The Starting Line, Real Friends, Macseal in Chicago

 Fri, 29 Aug at 07:30 pm The Vic Theatre

GENESI, Hamdi, AYYBO, Adriatique, Alignment, Amelie Lens, ATRIP, Bastian Bux, Cajmere, Carl Craig, Chloé Caillet, Cirez D, DESIREE, DJ Heather, DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter, DJ Tennis, Duck Sauce, Effy, Eli Brown, Eric Prydz, Eris Drew, Felix Da Housecat, Gene Farris, Goosey, Green Velvet, HAAi, HiTech, Honey Dijon, Hot Since 82, Hunter, Interplanetary Criminal, John Summit, Josh Baker, KETTAMA, Kirk, MALUGI, Max Dean, Mike Dunn, Nic Fanciulli, Nikki Nair, Notion, Obskür, Octo Octa, Olive F, Pryda, Riordan, Rossi., Shermanology, Skream, Sub Focus, Supergloss, Tini Gessler, Tinzo, Toman, VTSS, Floorplan, it's murph, Jamie ** in Chicago

 Fri, 29 Aug at 05:00 pm Union Park

Kolohe Kai in Chicago

 Thu, 28 Aug at 06:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

EST Gee in Chicago

 Sun, 24 Aug at 07:00 pm The Vic Theatre

Christian French in Chicago

 Fri, 05 Sep at 08:00 pm Reggie's Rock Club

LANDMVRKS, NOVELISTS, Silly Goose, Resolve in Chicago

 Sat, 20 Sep at 05:30 pm House of Blues Chicago

Sam Evian in Chicago

 Sat, 06 Sep at 09:00 pm Empty Bottle

LØLØ in Chicago

 Sun, 24 Aug at 07:00 pm Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying Tour

 Sat, 13 Sep at 08:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

AFI, TR/ST in Chicago

 Fri, 03 Oct at 08:00 pm The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

DYSTINCT in Chicago

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

8th Annual Labor Day Jazz Festival 2025

 Thu, 28 Aug at 09:00 pm Millennium Park

Atif Aslam at Arie Crown Theater

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:00 pm Arie Crown Theater

Bachata Fest with Bachata Legends Danny D Xtreme & Bachata Heighz!

 Sun, 31 Aug at 08:00 pm Alhambra Palace Restaurant USD 0 to 161

ginger root in Chicago

 Fri, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm Empty Bottle

David Garrett in Chicago

 Thu, 13 Nov at 08:00 pm Auditorium Theatre

Hot Since 82 in Chicago

 Fri, 29 Aug at 10:00 pm SERUM @ PRYSM

Pearson Sound in Chicago

 Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 pm Smoke & Mirrors

Amelie Lens, Nicole Moudaber in Chicago

 Fri, 29 Aug at 10:00 pm Radius

Ziggy Marley, Burning Spear in Chicago

 Sun, 05 Oct at 06:30 pm The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)

B.o.B in Chicago

 Fri, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

The Steeldrivers in Chicago

 Thu, 04 Sep at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Morrissey in Chicago

 Sat, 27 Sep at 08:00 pm Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Ginger Root in Chicago

 Sat, 13 Sep at 09:00 pm Empty Bottle

The Mountain Goats in Chicago

 Sat, 27 Sep at 08:00 pm The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

The Steeldrivers in Chicago

 Thu, 04 Sep at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Alice In Chicagoland Immersive Pop Up Show

 Sat, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm TBD USD 55 to 162

Ewan McVicar, Man Power in Chicago

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 pm Smartbar

MC Magic, Baby Bash, Lil Rob in Chicago

 Sat, 30 Aug at 07:00 pm The Vic Theatre

In the Company of Women

 Thu, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm 21c Museum Hotel Chicago Free

The Buttertones in Chicago

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 pm Chop Shop

No Menthol Chicago Poetry Contest

 Fri, 22 Aug at 06:30 pm The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago Free

Ava Max in Chicago

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:30 pm Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

YOLANDA DEL RIO EN CHICAGO in Chicago

 Fri, 26 Sep at 07:00 pm Copernicus Center

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, HUMANIST in Chicago

 Sat, 04 Oct at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlan at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Fri, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

grandson, Bob Vylan, Ho99o9 in Chicago

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm Riviera Theatre

Obskür, Prunk in Chicago

 Sun, 31 Aug at 10:00 pm SPYBAR

Shallou in Chicago

 Fri, 19 Sep at 09:00 pm The Salt Shed

Godspeed You! Black Emperor in Chicago

 Sat, 27 Sep at 06:00 pm Bohemian Nat'l Cemetery (Outside)

Hailey Whitters in Chicago

 Sat, 11 Oct at 07:45 pm Joe's on Weed Street

The Lumineers, St. Vincent, Lake Street Dive in Chicago

 Sat, 30 Aug at 06:30 pm Soldier Field

Daily Bread, Distinct Motive, Heily Beatz in Chicago

 Sun, 31 Aug at 10:30 pm House of Blues Chicago

Adults Night Out: Block Party

 Thu, 21 Aug at 06:30 pm Lincoln Park Zoo

Fit For A King, Make Them Suffer, Spite in Chicago

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Riviera Theatre

ginger root in Chicago

 Sun, 14 Sep at 07:00 pm Empty Bottle

d4vd, Bryant Barnes in Chicago

 Sat, 06 Sep at 06:30 pm The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)

Coheed and Cambria, Taking Back Sunday, Foxing in Chicago

 Tue, 19 Aug at 06:30 pm Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Season 666 Tour

 Thu, 21 Aug at 08:00 pm The Vic Theatre

Aloe Blacc in Chicago

 Sat, 04 Oct at 09:30 pm Garcia's Chicago

MC Magic, Baby Bash, Lil Rob at Vic Theatre

 Sat, 30 Aug at 07:00 pm Vic Theatre

De La Rose in Chicago

 Fri, 29 Aug at 08:00 pm Avondale Music Hall

Aloe Blacc in Chicago

 Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

Demuir, Mike Dunn in Chicago

 Sun, 24 Aug at 04:00 pm Cerise Rooftop. 26th Floor at Virgin Hotels

Chris Stussy in Chicago

 Fri, 19 Sep at 10:00 pm Radius

The Frights, Remo Drive in Chicago

 Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm Bottom Lounge

Xtreme, Bachata Heightz, Danny D in Chicago

 Sun, 31 Aug at 08:00 pm Alhambra Palace Restaurant

Durante in Chicago

 Sat, 27 Sep at 05:00 pm Castaways

Jerk, Seafood & Vegan Fest (JSVFest)

 Sat, 20 Sep Union Park (outside)- Chicago West Loop USD 10 to 65

Addison Rae in Chicago

 Fri, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm Riviera Theatre

Young the Giant in Chicago

 Fri, 03 Oct at 08:00 pm Athenaeum Theatre

Sex Pistols, The Molotovs in Chicago

 Fri, 19 Sep at 10:00 pm Concord Music Hall

Dua Lipa - Radical Optimism Tour

 Sat, 06 Sep at 07:30 pm United Center

Alex G, Nilüfer Yanya in Chicago

 Wed, 17 Sep at 07:00 pm The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)

The Spill Canvas, Mae in Chicago

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm Bottom Lounge

Chicago St Patty Day Exotic Paintings BYOB Wine and Paint Male Model

 Fri, 10 Oct 5425 W Lawrence Ave USD 34

Ken Carson in Chicago

 Sat, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC

Atif Aslam Live Chicago 2025

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:00 pm Arie Crown Theater

Pretty Pink in Chicago

 Fri, 19 Sep at 10:00 pm Sound-Bar

Durante in Chicago

 Sat, 27 Sep at 05:00 pm Castaways

Art + Wine Tasting with Shall We Wine

 Wed, 03 Sep at 06:00 pm 21c Museum Hotel Chicago Free

Mustard Plug in Chicago

 Sun, 28 Sep at 07:30 pm Reggie's Rock Club

K CAMP, Domani in Chicago

 Thu, 04 Sep at 08:00 pm The Vic Theatre

Flux Pavilion, Doctor P in Chicago

 Fri, 17 Oct at 10:00 pm Sound-Bar

demxntia in Chicago

 Sun, 28 Sep at 07:00 pm Beat Kitchen

Flight Facilities, Mindchatter in Chicago

 Fri, 15 Aug at 05:00 pm Chicago Plumbers Union Hall Parking Lot

Jessie Murph, Jorjiana in Chicago

 Sat, 16 Aug at 07:30 pm Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

We Came As Romans, Currents, After The Burial, Johnny Booth in Chicago

 Fri, 22 Aug at 06:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

Long Beach Dub Allstars in Chicago

 Thu, 11 Sep at 08:00 pm Reggie's Rock Club

2025 Air & Water Show Viewing Party - The Lakefront Green - Sunday 8/17

 Sun, 17 Aug at 11:00 am The Lakefront Green at Theater on the Lake USD 55 to 130

Maná in Chicago

 Fri, 26 Sep at 08:30 pm United Center

Laufey, Suki Waterhouse in Chicago

 Fri, 10 Oct at 07:30 pm United Center

Helado Negro in Chicago

 Thu, 11 Sep at 08:00 pm Constellation